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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,618.05, 38,169.49 and 24,185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,618.05, 38,169.49 and 24,185.65 is: 36,035.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,618.05 : 38,169.49 = 24,185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,618.05/38,169.49 = 24,185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,618.05x = 38,169.49 × 24,185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,618.05x = 923,153,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,153,734.97/25,618.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,035.29

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